Face covering device for children to make hair washing fun and safe the device called Oggles

ABSTRACT

A face covering device for children providing a seal between a perimeter of the goggles or face masks and a portion of the face surrounding the wearer&#39;s eyes, intended to prevent soapy water, shampoo, or other liquid from intrusion into the eyes that may irritate eyes of children and protect the face from water or shampoo during showering and hair washing; the device is made with a mask area with a top, a pair of sides and a bottom, a set of waterproof goggles with a sealing band, and a manner to secure the goggles to the mask; and the device is lightweight, durable, water-resistant, comfortable and flexible and permits a free airflow to the eye region, nose and mouth for free breathing.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

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FIELD OF INVENTION

This invention relates to a face covering device for children to make hair washing fun and safe the device called “Oggles”. The technical field is specifically related to a kind of protective shield assembly related to facial shields and more particularly, to facial shields intended to protect the face from water or shampoo during showering and hair washing. The present invention relates to a face mask comprising a protective eye shield dimensioned to cover at least the eye portions of a human wearer.

The face mask is particularly useful for shielding against water or shampoo and applicable in hairdressing for protecting the wearer's eyes from hair tonic, rinse, hair spray, hair color and clippings, or in leisure, for protecting eyes from rain, wind, sun, and bugs. This relates generally to an apparatus for protecting a user's face, eyes, ears, makeup, and skin from the dripping of potentially irritating and unwanted fluids during the process of hair washing or treatments onto the face and its constituting parts. The present invention also relates generally to an apparatus for protecting a user's face, eyes, ears, makeup, and skin from gusts of hot air caused by a hair drying apparatus during the hair drying process. In a general sense, the invention relates to a compact, portable protective screen which provides an effective physical barrier which divides the face portion of the head from the hair portion of the head thus allowing water, shampoo, hair treatment processes or face treatment processes. This relates to a face mask comprising a protective eye shield dimensioned to cover at least the eye portions of a human wearer. The present invention generally relates to a hair washing apparatus, and more specifically to a splash guard for protecting a person's eyes, ears, and nose from soap and other preparations, such as shampoo, conditioner and/or other irritants from entering a person's eyes

FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH

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SEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM

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BACKGROUND-FIELD OF INVENTION AND PRIOR ART

As far as known, there are no face covering devices for children to make hair washing fun and safe the device called “Oggles” or the like. It is believed that this product is unique in its design and technologies. Washing a person's hair, particularly a person not fully developed, such as a child, can be challenging especially when the person is nervous in the water, is afraid of getting water, shampoo and/or conditioner in his eyes, or is otherwise uncooperative. For example, oftentimes a child resists when the adult bathing the child attempts to wet the child's hair, apply shampoo or conditioner, and rinse the child's hair. The adult may attempt to wash the child's hair despite his protests. This response usually results in water, shampoo or conditioner getting into the child's eyes, and the child's hair not getting thoroughly cleaned. The result can be an unhappy child and a frustrated adult.

Use of shampoos, conditioners and hair treatment chemicals often results in residual runoff onto nearby tissues of the face. In hair washing situations such as those typically encountered under a shower nozzle or when washing hair in the sink or bathtub at home with the head tilted back, water inevitably travels down the forehead and cheeks. Thus, this results in bringing shampoos, conditioners, and water into the eyes. This can be quite uncomfortable due to the irritating side effects of most hair washing or treating chemicals.

It is known to cover at least a portion of a person's face when these certain substances are being applied to a person's scalp, such as when the person's hair and/or scalp is/are being treated and/or washed and rinsed. The purpose of doing so is to protect a person's eyes, nose, and/or mouth from liquid or substances which may be carried by a liquid. People have used a variety of devices. Soap guards and face protective shields or visors have been known. They are normally provided to guard against water, soap, or shampoo from entering the eyes, nose, and ears of the person whose hair is being washed. It has also become of interest to protect against irritation, inconvenience and possible detrimental effects of soap or hairdressing preparations entering the eyes, nose, or ears when hair is washed in the home and shampooing fluids, for example, trickle down the face causing unnecessary inconvenience and annoyance, including wetting items of clothing. While a few known splash guards or shields include visors that can in theory be held or gripped by a person doing the washing, these are not designed for that purpose and are difficult to grip, particularly in the presence of water, soap and other hair washing preparations that tend to make them wet and slippery.

Eye goggles and face masks are habitually used to keep the wearer's eyes protected from external environments. For example, swimming goggles are used to protect the wearer's eyes from water. It is important that a face mask properly fit the face of the wearer. The need for a good seal is self-evident, as is the importance of comfort in the fit of the mask. If the mask is not comfortable to wear, it will bother the user and may create feelings of uneasiness. There is a need for a lightweight protective shield to cover and protect the eyes, the eyebrows, and a portion of the face of the wearer during showers to maintain a dry environment.

Traditional eye goggles used alone, and face masks normally comprise a spongy or rubber-like material for providing a seal between a perimeter of the goggles or face masks and a portion of the face surrounding the wearer's eyes. Such goggles and face masks are typically made of a rigid plastic material. This rigid plastic material can make the goggles uncomfortable for the wearer. The eye goggles or face masks may be held in place and are traditionally sealed around the entire eye contour of the wearer. They can physically touch eyelashes and can put undue pressure on side of head causing headaches. The sealing can cause pressure on the skin in the contact zone between the seal and the skin, thereby causing restrictions on eye contour movements.

Problem Solved

The improvements and problems solved as to a special A face covering device for children include that the device prevents soapy water, shampoo, or other liquid from intrusion into the eyes that may irritate eyes of children; is comfortable and flexible; is ergonomically shaped; can be made of available and durable materials; permits a free airflow to the eye region, nose, and mouth for free breathing; averts pressure on the skin and eyes.

PRIOR ART

As far as known, there are no face covering device for children to make hair washing fun and safe the device called “Oggles” or the like. It is believed that this product is unique in its design and technologies. A novelty search revealed:

-   -   A. U.S. Pat. No. 1,640,676 issued to Schaffer in 1927 for a         Shampoo Shield, this is to provide a simple and elective device         for overcoming the annoyance and discomfort usually experienced         by a person receiving a, on account of the water and soap         running down the face and getting into the eyes, ears, nose, and         mouth. This is merely a plain wrap around shield as compared to         a facemask configured to conform to a face of the user in the         Markelz device.     -   B. U.S. Pat. No. 1,750,937 was issued to Morgan in 1930 for a         Shampoo Shield. It provides an exceptionally simple and a rather         inexpensive device for individual use by persons who shampoo         their own hair, the device being constructed to prevent soapy         water or other liquid which may be used on the hair, from         running down the forehead and the sides of the face and into the         eyes. It is a face gutter and band and is unlike the Markelz         contouring face mask.     -   C. U.S. Pat. No. 3,555,559 by Hundhausen was issued in 1971 for         a Hair Spray Guard. It demonstrates a one-piece, hand-held guard         masks all or part of the face when using hair spray and has a         configuration which indicates the proper orientation and         psychologically assists in repetitive, proper positioning of the         guard. Multiple hand holds of special design facilitate holding         the guard by either hand while manipulating the spray. This is a         one piece, tinted or clear, handheld shield unlike the         contouring face mask by Markelz.     -   D. U.S. Pat. No. 3,772,707 issued to Alosi, et al. in 1973 for a         HAIR SPRAY FACIAL SHIELD. It shows and portrays a protective         shield assembly for hair spray and the like, said assembly         comprising a facial shield formed from a sheet of flexible         plastic and adapted to cover a user's face and approximately         engage such along the hairline areas to prevent inhalation of         the spray or contact of such with the eyes. The assembly is         provided with a bifurcated support handle which may be squeezed         in one hand to flex the shield for proper fit, leaving the other         hand free for application of hair spray. This handle, hinged,         ears, shield is unlike the contouring face mask.     -   E. U.S. Pat. Nos. 8,458,812 and 7,774,858 was issued to Kayerod         in 2013 for a Protective face mask. Demonstrated by each of         these patents is a protective face masks (and methods) includes         an eye-protecting shield made essentially from a plastics         material. The eye-protecting shield is dimensioned to cover at         least the eye portions of a human wearer. The eye-protecting         shield has a perimeter defining a first surface facing the         wearer's face, and a second surface facing away from the         wearer's face. An adhesive “forms” an adhesive strip attached to         the first surface of the eye-protecting shield for providing a         substantially watertight and releasable sealing engagement         between at least a portion of the perimeter forming an upper         edge of the face mask and at least a portion of the skin of the         wearer's face. These are essentially limited to a goggle shied         and strip only. These are no contoured or ornate or hand sides         as in the Markelz devices.     -   F. U.S. Pat. No. 9,532,619 by Warra, et al. issued in 2017 for a         Handheld face masks. Provided here are designs and constructions         for facemasks which, when properly used, can enable a small         child's head hair to be washed by a parent without interference         by the child while preventing liquid being applied to the head         hair from washing across eyes, nose, and mouth. The facemask has         handgrips at either side which are grasped by the hands of the         child while the child presses a seal against his/her forehead.         The facial designs of the masks present artistic renderings of         animals' faces, cartoon characters, etc. This prior art has a         hand slot but an open forehead concave area, upper and lower         form to face, eye peep holes, but no goggle shield, forehead to         chin, or nose holes significantly differing from the Markelz         device.     -   G. A US application for a patent No. 2004/0194191 was started by         Ostrov, et al. in 2004 for a Protective face shield. This shows         a protective face shield comprising a mask portion and a handle         portion, the mask portion having an exterior surface and an         interior surface. The mask portion is readily operatively         attachable to and removable from the handle portion, and the         interior surface defines a cavity adapted to accept a         substantial portion of a user's face. The mirror-shaped cover         with single handle, the full face, and absence of breathing         holes differentiates it from the Markelz device.     -   H. A US application for a patent No. 2007/0118944 by Stubenvoll         in 2007 for a Face shield. This shows a face shield for         preventing an irritant from entering a person's eyes includes a         shield member having front and back surfaces and a barrier         member attached to the shield member which is engageable with a         person's face. The face shield can also include a hand contact         on the front surface adapted to receive at least a portion of         the user's hand. This being a flat face shield, barrier         member/strip, with hand loops differentiates the concept from         Markelz.     -   I. A US application for a patent No. 2009/0031476 was placed by         Ciesinski in 2009 for a Splash Guard. It describes a splash         guard for protecting a person's eyes, nose and ears from soap         and other hairdressing preparations, such as shampoo, applied to         a person's hair is provided having a body encircling a part of a         person's head above the person's eyes, nose and ears. A sealing         member preferably prevents the flow of water or hairdressing         preparations between the splash guard and the head of the         person. A gripping element is preferably provided to facilitate         positioning and maintaining the splash guard in position. A         securing mechanism can also be provided to help retain the         splash guard in position. This is a drip diverter not a         contoured Markelz mask.     -   J. A US application for a patent No. 2010/0138979 provided by         Thompson in 2010 for an Ergonomically shaped water blocking face         screen. This demonstrates an ergonomically shaped water blocking         face screen which provides a new and improved protective device         for use in separating the facial portion of the head from the         portion of the head bearing hair whereas to create a physical         division between the two and thus allow work to be done on         either side without reciprocal contamination or interference. A         preferred embodiment comprises the use of a protective visor         with a skin contacting seal and a means to affix the visor to         the user's head and face. This is merely a face bonnet/diverter         and not a contoured mask like Markelz.     -   K. A US application for a patent No. 2020/0268074 sent by         Erikson in 2020 for a Shower Face Shield. This is a protective         face mask comprising: an eye-protecting shield made essentially         from a flexible plastic material, the eye-protecting shield         being dimensioned to cover at least the eye portions of a human         wearer, the eye-protecting shield having a perimeter defining a         first surface facing the wearer's face, and a second surface         facing away from the wearer's face; for providing a         substantially watertight and releasable sealing engagement         between at least a portion of the perimeter forming an upper         edge of the face mask and at least a portion of the skin of the         wearer's face, and the lower part of the perimeter of the mask         is free from the wearer's skin, and wherein the mask extends         along the contour of the wearer's face from the forehead to         cheekbones and the lower perimeter thereof extends to the bridge         of the nose provides a comfortable and flexible mask without the         need for a strap or side bars, avoids pressure on the skin in         the contact zone, allows free eye movement and airflow and         minimizes the formation of dew. The mask is primarily adapted         for providing a waterproof shield to allow a person who has         recently done their make-up to shower and shampoo their hair         while keeping their eye make-up in a clean dry condition. This         is a goggle band, with no ornate parts and no hand holds area         which differentiates it from Markelz.     -   L. A world Patent WO2004010912 was issued to Bleau in 2004 for a         Novel Eyewear. It shows a novel eyewear are disclosed which         comprise a lens and a sealing frame. The lens is adapted to         cover at least one of a user's eyes. The frame has an adhesive         side and is disposed adjacent the perimeter of the lens. A first         portion of the adhesive side is disposed at the perimeter of the         lens forming a seal between the frame and the lens. A second         portion of the adhesive side extends laterally beyond the         perimeter of said lens to provide adhesive attachment of the         eyewear to the face of the user. These are flat eyed goggles         with finger holes, not a contoured mask like Markelz.

As can be observed, none of the prior art has anticipated or caused one skilled in the art of face masks or shields for splash and water protection render this device by Markelz et al. as obvious or anticipated to a person skilled in the ordinary art of the industry. The face covering device for children the device called “Oggles” provides an answer to a comfortable and easy to use splash and water intrusion mask for use by children.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The preferred embodiment of the special face covering device for children to make hair washing fun and safe is: a. a waterproof or water resistant mask area with a top having a temple and forehead zone with an interior and exterior surface, a pair of sides and a bottom, and a bottom having a bulbous bottom end portion unglued and free; b. a set of waterproof goggles with a sealing band with a means to secure the sealing band to the goggles, and a lens portion; and c. a means to secure the goggles to the mask wherein a child can grasp the mask area at the pair of sides and hold the sealing band against the forehead of the child while a parent, guardian or babysitter washes with a shampoo and rinses the child's hair without letting the shampoo from irritating e pair or eyes of the child.

OBJECTS AND ADVANTAGES

The face covering device for children to make hair washing fun and safe the device called “Oggles” has various advantages and benefits:

Item Advantages 1 Prevents soapy water, shampoo, or other liquid from running down the forehead and the sides of the face and into the eyes that may irritate eyes of children. 2 Is available in various themes to allow children to pick a likable mask. 3 Is rather inexpensive. 4 Is a comfortable and flexible face mask that is easy to use. 5 Is ergonomically shaped water blocking face screen. 6 Can be made of a variety of readily available and lightweight, yet durable materials. 7 Allows for free airflow to the eye region and nose and mouth allowing free breathing through the nose and the mouth. 8 Can have optional straps or bands. 9 Avoids pressure on the skin in the contact zone between seal and skin, and which allows free eye movement. 10 Are re-usable and environmentally neutral.

Finally, other advantages and additional features of the present face covering device for children to make hair washing fun and safe will be more apparent from the accompanying drawings and from the full description of the device. For one skilled in the art devices to protect children from splashing water such as face masks, it is readily apparent and understood that the features shown in the examples with this product are readily adapted to other types of splash-preventing devices.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS—FIGURES

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate an embodiment of a face covering device for children to make hair washing fun and safe the device called “Oggles” that is preferred. The drawings together with the summary description given above and a detailed description given below explain the principles of the face covering device for children. It is understood, however, that the special device is not limited to only the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown.

FIGS. 1 A through 1 D are sketches of several types and the general layout of a face covering device for children to make hair washing fun and safe the device called “Oggles”.

FIGS. 2 A and 2 B are sketches of the front and rear views of a general layout of a face covering device for children with components and features shown.

FIGS. 3 A and 3 B are sketches of the top and rear view and side view of a general layout of a face covering device for children with components and features shown.

FIGS. 4 A through 4 C are sketches with an optional strap details of the face covering device for children with components and features shown.

FIGS. 5 A and 5 B are top and side sketches of a device with straps of the face covering device for children with components and features shown.

FIGS. 6 A through 6 E are sketches of details for connecting a strap to a face mask with components and features denoted.

FIGS. 7 A through 7 D are themed face covering device for children with components and features shown.

FIGS. 8 A and 8 B are sketches of the face covering device without straps and how the masks are used in operation.

FIGS. 9 A through 9 C are sketches of the layout of a face covering device with a band strap, ear loops, and over the ear side piece for children with components and features shown.

FIGS. 10 A through 10 F are sketches of prior art devices for protecting face areas during showering or bathing.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS—REFERENCE NUMERALS

The following list refers to the drawings:

TABLE B Reference numbers Ref # Description 30 a face covering device 30 for children to make hair washing fun and safe the device called “Oggles”, the mask made of lightweight, water-resistant, and durable materials 31 front view 31 of a face covering device 30 32 side view 32 of a face covering device 30 35 rear view 35 of a face covering device 30 37 top and rear view 37 of a face covering device 30 40 goggle or area lens 40 40P exterior ridge and perimeter 40P of goggles 40 40S slot or recess 40S to accept lens 42 of goggles 40 41 sealing band 41 around the inner perimeter P of the goggles 40 42 lens portion 42 of goggles 40-42I interior, 42E exterior 43 temple and forehead zone 43 43I inner/ interior surface 431 generally flat, of the temple and forehead zone 43 43O outer/ exterior surface 43O of the temple and forehead zone 43 44 means for connecting sealing band 41 to goggles 40 at forehead strip 43I such as a glue, adhesive, adhesive double-sided tape, a heat weld process, etc. 45 means 45 for removably fitting and securing the face covering device 30 to the face 105 and encircling the head 107 of the user 100 such as an elastic band, strap, string/ lace, ribbon 46 means for connecting 46 securing means 45 47MH mask hook 47MH as means for connecting 46 47A band aperture 47A as means for connecting 46 47FE fabric eyes 47E for hook and eye connector 47H fabric eyes 47H for hook and eye connector 47HE hook and eye connector 47HE 47SB spring button 47SB for button latch connector 47BA button aperture 47BA for button latch connector 48 bulbous bottom end 48 portion unglued and free but aligned in a parallel fashion 48I inner/ interior surface 48I generally concave yet irregular, of the bulbous bottom end 48 portion unglued and free but aligned in a parallel fashion 48O outer/ exterior surface 48O generally convex yet irregular, of the bulbous bottom end 48 portion unglued and free but aligned in a parallel fashion 49 mask design zone 49 characterizing mask 30 design theme 50 sides 50 of mask area 55 ear loops 55 57 over the ear side piece 57 70 operation view 70 of using a face covering device 30 on a person 100 100 person, user 100 105 face 105 of the user 100 107 head 107 of the person, user 100 108 ear 108 of the person, user 100 110 parent, guardian, babysitter 110 for assisting the user 100 during use of the face covering device 30 114 container 114 with water or shampoo or conditioner 115 115 water or shampoo or conditioner 115 118 grasping 118 a face covering device 30 by the user 100 120 theme mask 120 of a face covering device 30 121 unicorn shape 121 theme mask 120 122 frog shape 122 theme mask 120 123 cat shape 123 theme mask 120 125 dragon or monster shape 125 theme mask 120 126 doggie shape 126 theme mask 120 200 Prior Art 200 U.S. Patent No. 20200268074 applied by Erikson for a Shower Face Shield 210 Prior Art 210 U.S. Patent No. 7,774,858-issued in 2010 & U.S. Patent No. 8,458,812- issued in 2013 to Kayerod for a PROTECTIVE FACE MASK 220 Prior Art 220 U.S. Patent No. 3,555,559-issued in 1971 Hundhausen for a HAR SPRAY GUARD 230, Prior Art 230,240 U.S. Patent No. 9,532,619 issued in 2017 240 Warra et al. for a HAND-HELD FACEMASKS 250 Prior Art 250 US 2004/0194191 applied by Ostrov et al. for a PROTECTIVE FACE SHIELD 260 Prior Art 260 U.S. Patent No. 1,640,676-issued in 1927 to SHAEFFER for a SHAMPOO SHIELD P inner perimeter P of the goggles 41

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

This invention relates to a face covering device for children to make hair washing fun and safe the device called “Oggles”. The technical field is specifically related to a kind of protective shield assembly related to facial shields and more particularly, to facial shields intended to protect the face from water or shampoo during showering and hair washing. The present invention relates to a face mask comprising a protective eye shield dimensioned to cover at least the eye portions of a human wearer. The face mask is particularly useful for shielding against water or shampoo and applicable in hairdressing for protecting the wearer's eyes from hair tonic, rinse, hair spray, hair color and clippings, or in leisure, for protecting eyes from rain, wind, sun, and bugs. This relates generally to an apparatus for protecting a user's face, eyes, ears, makeup, and skin from the dripping of potentially irritating and unwanted fluids during the process of hair washing or treatments onto the face and its constituting parts. The present invention also relates generally to an apparatus for protecting a user's face, eyes, ears, makeup, and skin from gusts of hot air caused by a hair drying apparatus during the hair drying process. In a general sense, the invention relates to a compact, portable protective screen which provides an effective physical barrier which divides the face portion of the head from the hair portion of the head thus allowing water, shampoo, hair treatment processes or face treatment processes. This relates to a face mask comprising a protective eye shield dimensioned to cover at least the eye portions of a human wearer. The present invention generally relates to a hair washing apparatus, and more specifically to a splash guard for protecting a person's eyes, ears, and nose from soap and other preparations, such as shampoo, conditioner and/or other irritants from entering a person's eyes.

The advantages for the face covering device 30 for children are listed above in the introduction. Succinctly the benefits are that the device:

-   -   A. Prevents soapy water, shampoo, or other liquid from running         down the forehead and the sides of the face and into the eyes of         children.     -   B. Is available in various themes to allow children to pick a         likable mask.     -   C. Is rather inexpensive.     -   D. Is a comfortable and flexible face mask that is easy to use.     -   E. Is ergonomically shaped water-blocking face screen.     -   F. Can be made of a variety of readily available and         lightweight, yet durable materials.     -   G. Allows for free airflow to the eye region and nose and mouth         allowing free breathing through the nose and the mouth.     -   H. Can have optional straps or bands.     -   I. Avoids pressure on the skin in the contact zone between seal         and skin, and which allows free eye movement. And,     -   J. Are re-usable and environmentally neutral.

The preferred embodiment of the special face covering device for children to make hair washing fun and safe is: a. a waterproof or water resistant mask area with a top having a temple and forehead zone with an interior and exterior surface, a pair of sides and a bottom, and a bottom having a bulbous bottom end portion unglued and free; b. a set of waterproof goggles with a sealing band with a means to secure the sealing band to the goggles, and a lens portion; and c. a means to secure the goggles to the mask wherein a child can grasp the mask area at the pair of sides and hold the sealing band against the forehead of the child while a parent, guardian or babysitter washes with a shampoo and rinses the child's hair without letting the shampoo from irritating e pair or eyes of the child.

There is shown in FIGS. 1-10 a complete description and operative embodiment of the face covering device 30 for children to make hair washing fun and safe. In the drawings and illustrations, one notes well that the FIGS. 1-10 demonstrate the general configuration and use of this product. The various example uses are in the operation and use section, below.

FIGS. 1 A through 1 D are sketches of several types and the general layout of a face covering device 30 for children to make hair washing fun and safe, the device called “Oggles”. Demonstrated in this set of overview drawings are: a face covering device 30 for children to make hair washing fun and safe the device called “Oggles”, the mask being made of lightweight, water-resistant, and durable materials normally approximately 1 to 3 millimeters (mm) thick; a front view 31 of a face covering device 30; a side view 32 of a face covering device 30; an operation view 70 of using a face covering device 30 on a person 100; a theme mask 120 of a face covering device 30; and a unicorn shape 121 theme mask 120.

FIGS. 2 A and 2 B are sketches of the front and rear views of a general layout of a face covering device 30 for children with components and features shown. These sketches show a face covering device 30 for children to make hair washing fun and safe the device called “Oggles”; a front view 31 of a face covering device 30; a rear view 35 of a face covering device 30; a frog shape 122 theme mask 120; a goggle or area lens 40; an exterior ridge and perimeter 40P of goggles 40; a sealing band 41 around the inner perimeter P of the goggles 40; a lens portion 42 of goggles 40-42I interior, 42E exterior; a temple and forehead zone 43; an inner/interior surface 43I generally flat, of the temple and forehead zone 43; an outer/exterior surface 43O of the temple and forehead zone 43; a bulbous bottom end 48 portion unglued and free but aligned in a parallel fashion; an inner/interior surface 481 generally concave yet irregular, of the bulbous bottom end 48 portion, unglued and free but aligned in a parallel fashion; an outer/exterior surface 480 generally convex yet irregular, of the bulbous bottom end 48 portion unglued and free but aligned in a parallel fashion; and a mask design zone 49 characterizing mask 30 design theme.

FIGS. 3 A and 3 B are sketches of the top and rear view and side view of a general layout of a face covering device 30 for children with components and features shown. Portrayed in these drawings are: a side view 32 of a face covering device 30 and the mask portion being made of lightweight and durable materials; a goggle or area lens 40; an exterior ridge and perimeter 40P of goggles 40; a lens portion 42 of goggles 40-42I interior, 42E exterior; an inner/interior surface 43I generally flat, of the temple and forehead zone 43; an outer/exterior surface 43O of the temple and forehead zone 43; a mask design zone 49 characterizing mask 30 design theme; and a pair of sides 50 of mask area.

FIGS. 4 A through 4 C are sketches with an optional strap detail of the face covering device 30 for children with components and features shown. Features shown here include: a face covering device 30 for children to make hair washing fun and safe the device called “Oggles”; a front view 31 of a face covering device 30; a rear view 35 of a face covering device 30; a goggle or area lens 40; an exterior ridge and perimeter 40P of goggles 40; slot or recess 40S to accept lens 42 of goggles 40; a sealing band 41 around the inner perimeter P of the goggles 40; a lens portion 42 of goggles 40-42I interior, 42E exterior; a temple and forehead zone 43; an inner/interior surface 43I generally flat, of the temple and forehead zone 43; an outer/exterior surface 43O of the temple and forehead zone 43; a means 46 for connecting sealing band 41 to goggles 40 at forehead strip 43I; a means for removably fitting and securing 45 the face covering device 30 to the face 105 and encircling the head 107 of the user 100 such as an elastic band, strap, string/lace, ribbon; a means for connecting 46 securing means 45; a mask hook 47MH as means for connecting 46; a bulbous bottom end 48 portion unglued and free but aligned in a parallel fashion; an inner/interior surface 481 generally concave yet irregular, of the bulbous bottom end 48 portion unglued and free but aligned in a parallel fashion; an outer/exterior surface 480 generally convex yet irregular, of the bulbous bottom end 48 portion unglued and free but aligned in a parallel fashion; and a mask design zone 49 characterizing mask 30 design theme.

FIGS. 5 A and 5 B are top and side sketches of a device with straps of the face covering device 30 for children with components and features shown. These views show: a face covering device 30 for children to make hair washing fun and safe the device called “Oggles”, the mask portion being made of lightweight and durable materials; a side view 32 of a face covering device 30 including a means 45 for removably fitting and securing the face covering device 30; a top and rear view 37 of a face covering device 30; a goggle or area lens 40; an exterior ridge and perimeter 40P of goggles 40; a lens portion 42 of goggles 40-42I interior, 42E exterior; an inner/interior surface 43I generally flat, of the temple and forehead zone 43; a means for removably fitting and securing 45 the face covering device 30 to the face 105 and encircling the head 107 of the user 100 such as an elastic band, strap, string/lace, ribbon; a means for connecting 46 securing means 45; a bulbous bottom end 48 portion unglued and free but aligned in a parallel fashion; an inner/interior surface 481 generally concave yet irregular, of the bulbous bottom end 48 portion unglued and free but aligned in a parallel fashion; an outer/exterior surface 480 generally convex yet irregular, of the bulbous bottom end 48 portion unglued and free but aligned in a parallel fashion; a mask design zone 49 characterizing mask 30 design theme; and a pair of sides 50 of the mask area.

FIGS. 6 A through 6 E are sketches of details for connecting a strap 45 to a face mask device 30 with components and features denoted. Shown in these drawings are side views 32 of a face covering device 30; a rear view 35 of a face covering device 30; a top and rear view 37 of a face covering device 30; a goggle or area lens 40; an exterior ridge and perimeter 40P of goggles 40; a sealing band 41 around the inner perimeter P of the goggles 40; a lens portion 42 of goggles 40-42I interior, 42E exterior; a temple and forehead zone 43; an inner/interior surface 43I generally flat, of the temple and forehead zone 43; an outer/exterior surface 43O of the temple and forehead zone 43; a means 45 for removably fitting and securing the face covering device 30 to the face 105 and encircling the head 107 of the user 100 such as an elastic band, strap, string/lace, ribbon; a means for connecting 46 securing means 45; a mask hook 47MH as means for connecting 46; a band aperture 47A as means for connecting 46; a fabric eyes 47E for hook and eye connector 47HE; a fabric eyes 47H for hook and eye connector; a spring button 47SB for button latch connector; a button aperture 47BA for button latch connector; a bulbous bottom end 48 portion unglued and free but aligned in a parallel fashion; an outer/exterior surface 480 generally convex yet irregular, of the bulbous bottom end 48 portion unglued and free but aligned in a parallel fashion; a mask design zone 49 characterizing mask 30 design theme; and a pair of sides 50 of the mask area. Note that FIG. 6 B shows a small piece that has a raised button/for a face covering device for children to make hair washing spring button 47SB that slides into the receiving big piece with an aperture 47A, then the button 47SB pops through empty hole 47A. Then to release, one pushes the button 47SB and disengages the aperture/hole 47A to slide out of the fastening means 46. On both sides of goggles 40. Note in FIG. 6 D the hook 47H (on both sides of mask) is where strap 45 loops over and off-of the mask hook 47MH as needed to engage or disengage the connection 45 and connect/disconnect the mask 30 from the strap 45. Note that FIG. 6 E an optional hook and eye connector 47HE is shown with a fabric eye 47E for hook and eye connector and a fabric with hooks 47H for hook and eye connector.

FIGS. 7 A through 7 D are themed face covering devices 122 for children with components and features shown. Presented here are: a face covering device 30 for children to make hair washing fun and safe the device called “Oggles”; a goggle or area lens 40; a lens portion 42 of goggles 40-42I interior, 42E exterior; a theme mask 120 of a face covering device 30; an unicorn shape 121 theme mask 120; a cat shape 123 theme mask 120; a dragon or monster shape 125 theme mask 120; and a doggie shape 126 theme mask 120. The frog shape 122 theme mask 120 is shown in FIG. 2A. One understands fully and notes that these themes for the masks are shown as examples and not as to the limitations. There is a plethora of themes that can be utilized for the theme of the mask and still be within the scope of this application.

FIGS. 8 A and 8 B are sketches of the face covering device 30 without straps and how the masks are used in operation. These are described below in the Operations Section.

FIGS. 9 A through 9 C are sketches of the layout of a face covering device with a band strap, ear loops, and over the ear side piece for children with components and features shown. Demonstrated here is a face covering device 30 for children to make hair washing fun and safe the device called “Oggles” with a strap 45 option; a goggle or area lens 40; an exterior ridge and perimeter 40P of goggles 40; a lens portion 42 of goggles 40-42E exterior; a means for removably fitting and securing the face covering device 30 to the face 105 and encircling the head 107 of the user 100 such as an elastic band strap 45, string/lace, ribbon; a means for connecting 46 securing means 45; a pair of sides 50 of the mask area; a set of ear loops 55; a pair of over the ear side pieces 57; a person, user 100; a face 105 of the user 100; a head 107 of the person, user 100; and an ear 108 of the person, user 100. Any one of the band straps 45, ear loops 55, or over the ear side pieces 57 hold the mask 30 to the user's face.

FIGS. 10 A through 10 F are sketches of prior art devices for protecting face areas during showering or bathing. Here former patents and applications for various mask and shield devices are shown. These include: Prior Art 200 US20200268074 applied by Erikson for a Shower Face Shield; Prior Art 210 U.S. Pat. No. 7,774,858—issued in 2010 & U.S. Pat. No. 8,458,812—issued in 2013 to Kayerod for a PROTECTIVE FACE MASK; Prior Art 220 U.S. Pat. No. 3,555,559—issued in 1971 Hundhausen for a HAR SPRAY GUARD; Prior Art 230,240 U.S. Pat. No. 9,532,619 issued in 2017 Warra et al. for a HAND-HELD FACEMASKS; Prior Art 250 US 2004/0194191 applied by Ostrov et al. for a PROTECTIVE FACE SHIELD; and Prior Art 260 U.S. Pat. No. 1,640,676—issued in 1927 to SHAEFFER for a SHAMPOO SHIELD. As can be seen, the special face covering device 30 the device called “Oggles” is a unique combination and use as described herein.

The anticipated durable materials for the special face covering device 30 include a material which when cured or formed will be rigid but may have a slight degree of flexibility. They should be lightweight, waterproof or water resistant, and paintable or tint-able with safe, non-toxic, and hygienic material. These materials are normally approximately 1 to 3 millimeters (mm) thick. Mask materials include for example and not as limitations: Natural and synthetic rubber, craft foam [from places such as Hobby Lobby or Amazon—like Horizon Group, POYLKJGYT, Houseable Stores, etc.], latex such as Ultra Cal 30 or White Hydrocal, polymers like Polystyrene, Urethane, Polyurethane, Polyester (a strong and durable synthetic fabric with reinforcing fibers), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), and composite materials including Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF), material is described as Jute, card stock. The process for making the masks as an example and not as a limitation may be using the various materials as pellets or granules which may be molded as an integral form or as sheets of the materials stamped/heat formed over molds. If not naturally waterproof or water resistant, a light waterproof or water-resistant coating will need to be applied. The lens material is preferably a transparent, plastic material and comprises a clear plastic material such as approximately two (2) mil thick polystyrene.

The details mentioned here are exemplary and not limiting. Other specific components and manners specific to describing a face covering device for children to make hair washing fun and safe may be added as a person having ordinary skill in the field of masks and shield devices to prevent splashing and water intrusion from irritating the eyes of the child.

Operation of the Preferred Embodiment

The face covering device 30 for children to make hair washing fun and safe has been described in the above embodiment. The manner of how the device operates is described below. One notes well that the description above and the operation described here must be taken together to fully illustrate the concept. The preferred embodiment of the special face covering device for children to make hair washing fun and safe is: a. a waterproof or water resistant mask area with a top having a temple and forehead zone with an interior and exterior surface, a pair of sides and a bottom, and a bottom having a bulbous bottom end portion unglued and free; b. a set of waterproof goggles with a sealing band with a means to secure the sealing band to the goggles, and a lens portion; and c. a means to secure the goggles to the mask wherein a child can grasp the mask area at the pair of sides and hold the sealing band against the forehead of the child while a parent, guardian or babysitter washes with a shampoo and rinses the child's hair without letting the shampoo from irritating e pair or eyes of the child.

The face covering device 30 for children to make hair washing fun and safe is operated by taking the face covering device 30 and holding it at the sides with the sealing band 41 pressed against the forehead and face 108 of the user or child 100. The shampoo and rinse water 115 of the hair is poured over the hair from a container 114. The shampoo is then agitated and washed by the parent, guardian, or babysitter 110. Once clean, the container 114 can use plain water to rinse or a water spay in the shower or bath can provide pressured water to rinse the hair of the child 100.

FIGS. 8 A and 8 B are sketches of the face covering device 30 without straps and how the masks are used in operation. The operation without a strap 45, the child 100 uses the face covering device 100 by grasping 118 a face covering device 30 at the sides 50 and holding the seal 41 against the face/forehead 108. If there is a strap 45, it encircles the head and holds the seal 41 tight to the forehead/face 108. Then the shampoo and rinse water 115 of the hair is poured over the hair from a container 114. The shampoo is then agitated and washed by the parent, guardian, or babysitter 110. Once clean, the container 114 can use plain water to rinse or a water spay in the shower or bath can provide pressured water to rinse the hair of the child 100.

Many uses are anticipated for the special face covering device for children to make hair washing fun and safe. Some examples, and not limitations, of the anticipated games are shown in the following Table.

ITEM Use 1 Bath time washing and splashing 2 Splash time with a water hose or water sprinkler 3 Wading pools 4 Wading in lakes and oceans 5 Squirt gun competition 6 Shallow-end swimming pools 7 Bath play 8 Water balloon contests 9 Hair-cutting 10 Water engagements with various aged persons with sensory disorders

With this description it is to be understood that the face covering device 30 for children to make hair washing fun and safe the device called “Oggles”—is not to be limited to only the disclosed embodiment of product. The features of the device 30 are intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the description.

While certain novel features of this invention have been shown and described and are pointed out in the annexed claims, this is not intended to be limited to the details above, since it will be understood that various omissions, modifications, substitutions and changes in the forms and details of the device illustrated and in its operation can be made by those skilled in the art without departing in any way from the spirit of the present invention. Without further analysis, the foregoing will so fully reveal the gist of the present invention that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily adapt it for various applications without omitting features that, from the standpoint of prior art, fairly constitute essential characteristics of the generic or specific aspects of this invention.

Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which these inventions belong. Although any methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can also be used in the practice or testing of the present inventions, the preferred methods and materials are now described above in the foregoing paragraphs.

Other embodiments of the invention are possible. Although the description above contains much specificity, these should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention, but as merely providing illustrations of some of the presently preferred embodiments of this invention. It is also contemplated that various combinations or sub-combinations of the specific features and aspects of the embodiments may be made and still fall within the scope of the inventions. Various features and aspects of the disclosed embodiments can be combined with or substituted for one another to form varying modes of the disclosed inventions. Thus, it is intended that the scope of at least some of the present inventions herein disclosed should not be limited by the disclosed embodiments described above.

The terms recited in the claims should be given their ordinary and customary meaning as determined by reference to relevant entries (e.g., definition of “plane” as a carpenter's tool would not be relevant to the use of the term “plane” when used to refer to an airplane, etc.) in dictionaries (e.g., widely used general reference dictionaries and/or relevant technical dictionaries), commonly understood meanings by those in the art, etc., with the understanding that the broadest meaning imparted by any one or combination of these sources should be given to the claim terms (e.g., two or more relevant dictionary entries should be combined to provide the broadest meaning of the combination of entries, etc.) subject only to the following exceptions: (a) if a term is used herein in a manner more expansive than its ordinary and customary meaning, the term should be given its ordinary and customary meaning plus the additional expansive meaning, or (b) if a term has been explicitly defined to have a different meaning by reciting the term followed by the phrase “as used herein shall mean” or similar language (e.g., “herein this term means,” “as defined herein,” “for the purposes of this disclosure [the term] shall mean,” etc.). References to specific examples, use of “i.e.,” use of the word “invention,” etc., are not meant to invoke exception (b) or otherwise restrict the scope of the recited claim terms. Other than situations where exception (b) applies, nothing contained herein should be considered a disclaimer or disavowal of claim scope. Accordingly, the subject matter recited in the claims is not coextensive with and should not be interpreted to be coextensive with any embodiment, feature, or combination of features shown herein. This is true even if only a single embodiment of the feature or combination of features is illustrated and described herein. Thus, the appended claims should be read to be given their broadest interpretation in view of the prior art and the ordinary meaning of the claim terms.

Unless otherwise indicated, all numbers or expressions, such as those expressing dimensions, physical characteristics, etc. used in the specification (other than the claims) are understood as modified in all instances by the term “approximately.” At the very least, and not as an attempt to limit the application of the doctrine of equivalents to the claims, each numerical parameter recited in the specification or claims which is modified by the term “approximately” should at least be construed considering the number of recited significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques.

The present invention contemplates modifications as would occur to those skilled in the art. While the disclosure has been illustrated and described in detail in the figures and the foregoing description, the same is to be considered as illustrative and not restrictive in character, it being understood that only selected embodiments have been shown and described and that all changes, modifications. and equivalents that come within the sp spirit of the disclosures described heretofore and or/defined by the following claims are desired to be protected. 

1. A face covering device (30) for children to make hair washing fun and safe called “Oggles”, the device made of a lightweight, durable, and water-resistant materials, the device having a theme, and the device and comprising: a. a mask area with a top, a pair of sides and a bottom; b. a set of waterproof goggles with a sealing band; and c. a means to secure the goggles to the mask wherein a child can grasp the mask area at the pair of sides and hold the sealing band against the forehead of the child while a parent, guardian or babysitter washes with a shampoo and rinses the child's hair without letting the shampoo from irritating e pair or eyes of the child.
 2. The face covering device (30) for children in claim 1 wherein the means to secure the goggles to the mask is selected from the group consisting of a glue, an adhesive, a double-sided tape, and a heat weld process.
 3. The face covering device (30) for children in claim 1 further comprised of a means (45) for removably fitting and securing the face covering device (30) to a forehead of a child and encircling a head of the child plus a means for removably securing said means (45) to the goggles.
 4. The face covering device (30) for children in claim 3 wherein the means (45) for removably fitting and securing the face covering device (30) to a forehead of a child and encircling a head of the child is selected from the group consisting of an elastic band, a strap, a string/lace, and a ribbon.
 5. The face covering device (30) for children in claim 3 wherein the means for removably securing said means (45) to the goggles is selected from the group consisting of a mask hook (47MH), a hook and eye connector (47HE); and a spring button (47SB) and latch connector (47BA).
 6. The face covering device (30) for children in claim 1 wherein the design themes are selected from the group consisting of an unicorn shape (121), a frog shape (122), a cat shape, a dragon/monster shape (125), and a doggie shape (126).
 7. The face covering device (30) for children in claim 1 wherein further uses are selected from the group consisting of bath time washing and splashing, splash time with a water hose or water sprinkler, wading pools, wading in lakes and oceans, squirt gun competition, shallow-end swimming pools, bath play, water balloon contests, hair-cutting, and water engagements with various aged persons with sensory disorders.
 8. The face covering device (30) for children in claim 1 wherein the lightweight, durable, and water-resistant materials for the mask are selected from the group consisting of natural rubber, synthetic rubber, latex, craft foam, polymers, and composite materials.
 9. The face covering device (30) for children in claim 8 wherein the polymers are selected from the group consisting of Polystyrene, Urethane, Polyurethane, Polyester, and Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC).
 10. The face covering device (30) for children in claim 8 wherein the composite materials are selected from the group consisting of Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF), Jute, and card stock.
 11. A face covering device (30) for children to make hair washing fun and safe called “Oggles”, the device made of a lightweight, durable, and water-resistant materials, the device having a theme, and the device and comprising: a. a mask area with 1). a top having a temple and forehead zone with an interior and exterior surface; 2). a pair of sides and a bottom; and 3). A bottom having a bulbous bottom end portion unglued and free; b. a set of waterproof goggles with a sealing band with a means to secure the sealing band to the goggles, and a lens portion; and c. a means to secure the goggles to the mask wherein a child can grasp the mask area at the pair of sides and hold the sealing band against the forehead of the child while a parent, guardian or babysitter washes with a shampoo and rinses the child's hair without letting the shampoo from irritating e pair or eyes of the child.
 12. The face covering device (30) for children in claim 11 wherein the means to secure the goggles to the mask is selected from the group consisting of a glue, an adhesive, a double-sided tape, and a heat weld process.
 13. The face covering device (30) for children in claim 11 further comprised of a means (45) for removably fitting and securing the face covering device (30) to a forehead of a child and encircling a head of the child plus a means for removably securing said means (45) to the goggles.
 14. The face covering device (30) for children in claim 13 wherein the means (45) for removably fitting and securing the face covering device (30) to a forehead of a child and encircling a head of the child is selected from the group consisting of an elastic band, a strap, a string/lace, and a ribbon.
 15. The face covering device (30) for children in claim 13 wherein the means for removably securing said means (45) to the goggles is selected from the group consisting of a mask hook (47MH), a hook and eye connector (47HE); and a spring button (47SB) and latch connector (47BA).
 16. The face covering device (30) for children in claim 11 wherein the design themes are selected from the group consisting of an unicorn shape (121), a frog shape (122), a cat shape, a dragon/monster shape (125), and a doggie shape (126).
 17. The face covering device (30) for children in claim 11 wherein further uses are selected from the group consisting of bath time washing and splashing, splash time with a water hose or water sprinkler, wading pools, wading in lakes and oceans, squirt gun competition, shallow-end swimming pools, bath play, water balloon contests, hair-cutting, and water engagements with various aged persons with sensory disorders.
 18. The face covering device (30) for children in claim 11 wherein the lightweight, durable, and water-resistant materials for the mask are selected from the group consisting of natural rubber, synthetic rubber, latex, craft foam, polymers, and composite materials.
 19. The face covering device (30) for children in claim 18 wherein the polymers are selected from the group consisting of Polystyrene, Urethane, Polyurethane, Polyester, and Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC).
 20. The face covering device (30) for children in claim 18 wherein the composite materials are selected from the group consisting of Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF), Jute, and card stock. 